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Seafood paella
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 143 kcal —
- Protein 8 g 16%
- Carbohydrate 16 g 6%
- Fat 4.8 g 6%
- Saturated fat 1 g 5%
- Fibre 0.7 g 3%
- Sugars 0.9 g —
- Sodium 609 mg 26%
- Cholesterol 25 mg 8%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 25 µg 3%
- Vitamin C 10.6 mg 12%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.9 mg 6%
- Vitamin K 2.8 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.13 mg 11%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.09 mg 7%
- Niacin (B3) 2.3 mg 14%
- Vitamin B6 0.11 mg 6%
- Folate (B9) 33 µg 8%
- Vitamin B12 1.2 µg 52%
- Choline 23.6 mg 4%
Minerals
- Calcium 18 mg 1%
- Iron 1.2 mg 7%
- Magnesium 14 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 87 mg 7%
- Potassium 112 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.69 mg 6%
- Copper 0.08 mg 9%
- Selenium 11.1 µg 20%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 143 | 8 g | 16 g | 4.8 g |
| 1 × 1 cup | 240 g | 343 | 19 g | 38 g | 11 g |
| 2 × 1 cup | 480 g | 686 | 39 g | 76 g | 23 g |
| ½ × 1 cup | 120 g | 172 | 9.6 g | 19 g | 5.7 g |
| 3 × 1 cup | 720 g | 1030 | 58 g | 113 g | 34 g |
| 4 × 1 cup | 960 g | 1373 | 77 g | 151 g | 46 g |
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Questions about Seafood paella
What rice is best for seafood paella?
Use a short-grain Spanish rice such as bomba: it absorbs plenty of stock while keeping its grains distinct. Avoid rinsing it, as the surface starch helps the rice cook evenly.
When should you add the seafood to paella?
Add firm pieces of fish and squid with the rice and stock, then arrange prawns and mussels on top for the final 5–8 minutes. The prawns should be pink and opaque, and the mussels should open; discard any that stay shut.
How do you get the crispy bottom on seafood paella?
Once the stock is added, spread the rice evenly and leave it unstirred. Near the end, listen for a gentle crackle for about a minute, then take the pan off the heat before the bottom burns.
Can you make seafood paella with frozen seafood?
Yes. Thaw it in the fridge and drain it well before cooking, or excess water can dilute the stock and make the rice soggy. Add it at the same stage as fresh seafood, allowing a little longer if it is still cold.
How long does seafood paella keep, and how should you reheat it?
Cool leftovers promptly and refrigerate them in a shallow, covered container for up to 2 days. Reheat only once in a covered pan with a splash of water or stock, until steaming hot throughout.
What do you serve with seafood paella?
A crisp green salad and lemon wedges go well alongside it; the lemon brightens the seafood without masking the saffron. Paella is usually served straight from the pan as the main dish.
Does seafood paella have more protein than ordinary paella?
Ordinary paella has more protein per 100 g: 8.5 g, compared with 8 g in seafood paella. Recipes differ, but seafood paella's rice and stock make its protein content lower than a version with a larger share of meat or seafood.
Source: FNDDS (USDA) 27350020 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
